Sotret and Heart rate increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Heart rate increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Sotret (isotretinoin), especially for people who are female, 10-19 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Claravis, and have Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Heart rate increased when taking Sotret. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 8,745 people who have side effects when taking Sotret from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Sotret?

Sotret has active ingredients of isotretinoin. It is often used in acne. eHealthMe is studying from 9,023 Sotret users. Check the latest studies of Sotret.

What is Heart rate increased?

Heart rate increased is found to be associated with 2,387 drugs and 3,212 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Heart rate increased.

On Jul, 06, 2026

8,745 people reported to have side effects when taking Sotret.
Among them, 11 people (0.13%) have Heart rate increased.

Could Sotret cause Heart rate increased?

Among these 11 people:

How long have people been on Sotret when they have Heart rate increased? *

What is the gender of people who have Heart rate increased when taking Sotret? *

female: 81.82 %
male: 18.18 %

What is the age of people who have Heart rate increased when taking Sotret? *

What are other drugs people take besides Sotret? *

What are other side effects people have besides Heart rate increased? *

Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 3 people, 27.27%
Rashes (redness): 2 people, 18.18%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 2 people, 18.18%
Conversion Disorder (neurological symptoms, such as numbness, blindness, paralysis, or fits without a definable organic cause): 2 people, 18.18%
White Blood Cell Count Increased: 1 person, 9.09%
Crying: 1 person, 9.09%
Feeling Hot: 1 person, 9.09%
Fear: 1 person, 9.09%
Fainting (loss of consciousness and postural tone): 1 person, 9.09%
Eosinophil Count Increased: 1 person, 9.09%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Scar: 1 person, 9.09%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 1 person, 9.09%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 1 person, 9.09%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 1 person, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Ersoy MA, Ersoy HT, "Manic symptoms associated with isotretinoin and methylphenidate combination: a case report", Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bülteni-Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2014 Sep .
Ersoy MA, Ersoy HT, "Manic symptoms associated with isotretinoin and methylphenidate combination: a case report", Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bülteni-Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2014 Sep .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on isotretinoin (the active ingredients of Sotret) and Sotret (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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